Here's a list of the documents and information we usually need to process a private ruling request or objection about treating a document as a tax invoice or adjustment note. If you provide supporting information this will reduce the time it takes us to process your request.
If you want to apply for a private ruling about treating a document as a tax invoice or adjustment note, you need to:
- complete and submit the relevant private ruling application form (for tax professionals or not for tax professionals)
- provide the supporting information listed below.
If you want to lodge an objection about treating a document as a tax invoice or adjustment note, you need to:
- complete and submit the relevant objection form (for taxpayers or tax professionals)
- provide the supporting information listed below.
Note: A tax invoice is not required if the price of the sale is $82.50 (GST-inclusive) or less. Check first whether your question is answered on our website.
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Supporting information
Note: If you've previously provided us with any of the information listed below, you don't need to provide it again.
The information we need for a private ruling or objection about treating a document as a tax invoice or adjustment note includes:
- whether you have claimed any GST credits on the sale
- a description of the goods or services purchased and the extent that you used the goods or services in your business
- the cost of the item and the amount of GST included in the price
- the name, address and the ABN of each party to the transaction
- for an adjustment note - the events that led to the adjustment and the change to GST as a result of the adjustment event
- a copy of documents provided by the seller (including alternatives or replacements)
- steps undertaken to obtain a valid tax invoice from the seller.
Next steps
- Private ruling application form
- Objection form – for taxpayers
- Objection form – for tax professionals